These students didn't want to let the weather spoil their fun Some had the foresight to take umbrellas but with the strong gusts of wind, these were little protection against the storm and many were blown inside out.
When these students decided to get
dressed up for a day at the races, they probably didn't expect rain on
their parade. But unfortunately Mother Nature had different ideas.
As the glamorous girls headed to Student Race Day at Cork race course, Mallow, they had to contend with heavy down pours and strong winds as they walked to the entrance in their heels.
Most of the women had opted to head out without coats so were ill-prepared for March's untimely wintry weather.
Some had the foresight to take
umbrellas but with the strong gusts of wind, these were little
protection against the storm and many were blown inside out.
The going was described as 'soft to heavy' at the special student event which is part of the Irish venue's Easter festival.
Student revelers were admitted for 10 Euros and could attend a disco afterwards.
Willie Mullins' mare Tarla, ridden by David Casey, was among the winners on the day taking a victory in the hurdles after consecutive falls over fences in previous races.
As the glamorous girls headed to Student Race Day at Cork race course, Mallow, they had to contend with heavy down pours and strong winds as they walked to the entrance in their heels.
Most of the women had opted to head out without coats so were ill-prepared for March's untimely wintry weather.
Windswept: Students brave the wet and windy weather to attend the races in Cork
Not dressed for wintry weather: The women would have expected better conditions in March
Can't rain on our parade: These students didn't want to let the weather spoil their fun
The going was described as 'soft to heavy' at the special student event which is part of the Irish venue's Easter festival.
Seeing the funny side: Umbrellas weren't much use thanks to the strong gusts of wind
Take cover: Many of the race goers were unprepared for the storm arriving in jackets not coats with bare legs
Willie Mullins' mare Tarla, ridden by David Casey, was among the winners on the day taking a victory in the hurdles after consecutive falls over fences in previous races.
The going isn't good: Hopefully the women had more luck with the races than they did with the weather
No dampened spirits: The students had a disco to enjoy after the races
Leap of victory: Winners on the day included Tarla ridden by David Casey
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